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MediSecure cyber breach underscores need for robust healthcare cybersecurity
Supply Chain

MediSecure cyber breach underscores need for robust healthcare cybersecurity

The MediSecure cyberattack, involving stolen data posted on a Russian hacking forum, has highlighted critical vulnerabilities in Australia's healthcare sector amid a rising wave of cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 29th May 2024

Global Stories

Data theft stories

Cybercriminals target shoppers with 38 million phishing scams
Malware

Cybercriminals target shoppers with 38 million phishing scams

Cybercriminals launched over 38 million phishing attacks in 2024, with a 25% rise in threats targeting online retailers amid Black Friday sales.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Nov 2024
Gen reports surge in ransomware & mobile threats
Malware

Gen reports surge in ransomware & mobile threats

Gen's Q3 Threat Report reveals ransomware payments surged to USD $460 million, while mobile banking threats increased by 166% due to rising scams.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Gen Q3 report reveals alarming rise in global cyber threats
Malware

Gen Q3 report reveals alarming rise in global cyber threats

Gen's Q3 Threat Report reveals a staggering rise in cyber threats, with ransomware payments hitting $460 million and mobile banking malware incidents soaring.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Memory safety vulnerabilities continue to plague ICS: Here's what to do about it
Cybersecurity

Memory safety vulnerabilities continue to plague ICS: Here's what to do about it

Memory safety vulnerabilities are surging in industrial control systems, with over 3,000 reported in 2022, prompting urgent calls for enhanced security measures.

By Shane Fry • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2024
RansomHub becomes dominant ransomware group in Q3 2024
Ransomware

RansomHub becomes dominant ransomware group in Q3 2024

Ransomware activity rose by 2.3% in Q3 2024, with 'RansomHub' overtaking 'LockBit' as the most active group, according to ReliaQuest's latest report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Oct 2024
Dark web sees surge in pricey software exploit listings
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Dark web sees surge in pricey software exploit listings

Kaspersky has identified 547 dark web listings for software vulnerability exploits from January 2023 to September 2024, with average prices hitting $100,000.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024
Sophos report reveals education sector's ransomware battle
EduTech

Sophos report reveals education sector's ransomware battle

Sophos' State of Ransomware in Education 2024 report shows escalating pressures on schools and universities, as ransom demands soar.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2024
Proofpoint & CyberArk expand partnership for enhanced security
Ransomware

Proofpoint & CyberArk expand partnership for enhanced security

Proofpoint and CyberArk expand their partnership, unveiling layered identity security solutions for hybrid and multi-cloud environments to counter sophisticated cyber threats.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024
Kaspersky outlines major cybersecurity challenges for 2024
Malware

Kaspersky outlines major cybersecurity challenges for 2024

Kaspersky's 2024 forecast warns of heightened cyber dangers: AI-driven attacks, ransomware-as-a-service, and iOS vulnerabilities through Operation Triangulation.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 20th Aug 2024
Report reveals lag in disclosure of ransomware attacks in 2023
EduTech

Report reveals lag in disclosure of ransomware attacks in 2023

A new Silobreaker report reveals that over 50% of ransomware victims delay disclosure until public exposure, with some never acknowledging attacks at all.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024
Accenture & SandboxAQ enhance partnership to boost data security
Ransomware

Accenture & SandboxAQ enhance partnership to boost data security

Accenture and SandboxAQ are deepening their partnership to improve data security, addressing encryption needs amidst rising threats from AI and quantum computing.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
Life sciences firms face rising cyber threats amid AI optimism
Digital Transformation

Life sciences firms face rising cyber threats amid AI optimism

A new NTT DATA UK&I survey reveals that life science leaders are most concerned about cyber-attacks for espionage, while seeing AI as a major revenue opportunity.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2024
Adlumin enhances ransomware prevention with new exfiltration tool
Ransomware

Adlumin enhances ransomware prevention with new exfiltration tool

Adlumin unveils an enhanced Ransomware Prevention feature to detect and halt both encryption and data exfiltration tactics, combating double-extortion threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024
Experts warn of fallout from BBC Pension and LAUSD data breaches
Data Protection

Experts warn of fallout from BBC Pension and LAUSD data breaches

Recent data breaches at the BBC Pension Scheme and Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) have exposed critical vulnerabilities, prompting cybersecurity experts to issue warnings about the potential misuse of stolen information.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
DTEX Systems enhances platform to mitigate AI-related risks
Data Science

DTEX Systems enhances platform to mitigate AI-related risks

DTEX Systems boosts its DTEX InTERCEPT platform to curb insider threats from generative AI tools like ChatGPT, tackling risks of data leaks and IP theft.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024

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Ransomware attacks hit 63% of UK government bodies
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Ransomware attacks hit 63% of UK government bodies

Sixty-three percent of UK government sector businesses faced ransomware attacks last year, with phishing incidents adding to the sector's cyber security woes.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Aug 2024